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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-17
The Temperance Work.

A good sized audience assembled at the
Capitol Rink, last evening, to hear Major
Camp talk temperance, and everyone pres
ent was highly interested in what the
speaker ssid. The singing was splendid
and was lead by J. VI. Richards. Some
good singing is promised for tonight. Two
meetings will be held tomorrow Sunday
one at 3 p. m. and one at 7:3O p. m. At
the conclusion OF Major Camps address
last evening, Mr.. Richards sang SOLO,
which was loudly appiapded,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-17

The Republican League Of the United
StS,,s" ia 70 he the oatcome Of the Repub-
licgn club convention. This Is to be IN
lieu Of the Federal machine winch was
smashed by the people in 1854.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-17

An OLD mortgage Of 1910, which affects
tie title 10 about one sixth Of the property
OF Saamokin, Pa, has heea found, aud the
sberlH has notified the land holders that he
will sell the nronertv Deccmber 80.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-17
Poisoned by the Cake,

PITESgrRG, December 16.-A CONNER
eial- Gazette, Saypesburg, Pa, special says:
Twelve or fifteen persoss gsrs poisoned
last night By eating poisoned cake
at party given at the
residence Of Miss Wilson, South
Sias. The victims were badly affected and
q number are stiil in serious condition.
The poison was arsenical Ia asture. 1t is
not known how it was placed in the e.ks.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-17
FINE ENTERTAINMENT
Given by tho Pupils of Wheeling Female
College, Last Evening.

Given by tho Pupils of Wheeling Female
College, Last Evening.
The pretty and highly instructive and
entertaining little cantata THE Crowning
OF the Qneen Of Fame" was given last
evening at College Hall by the pupils o.
the Wheeling Female College, and a large
and cultared audience was present to wit
ness the beautiful event. The ushers,
Misses Mary Brockunier, Msdaline Smith,
Anna MCAdams, Anna Husbands and
Maggie McDougall, performed their duties
in very efficient and charming manner.
Miss Ellen d. Spears was the Goddess
of Fame, and she certainly looked a god
dess in every respect. Her pages were
Misses Martha List and Whitney Wallace.
The other characters were of people famous
in the worlds history in the arts, litera-
ture, government, celebrated for patriot
ism, charity, devotion 10 tie needy and
suffering, &c, and were as follows:
The Goddess Of Fame ......-.Miss Ellen D. Spears
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-17
Not Of I. Cnno.rous Nature.

SAS RENO, December 10.-Tbs new
growth which has made iA appearance in
the throat Of the Crown Prince Ia not Of
cancerous nature.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-17

We HOPE he Republican club eouEen-
ton will give thirty days notice before 1t
begins 1eCting Democrats from this
country.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-17
NEWS AND COMMENT.
IuE wEATHER.

r,-Wc,t Virginia. warmer, threatening "eSth'
,yftb rs.u. varisble winds ,,,- -
e. W 'WeStr-n pennsylvania and Ohio, warmer,
fo ~ s,fr weather, light 10 fresh, except
SS'.En. rSLr fresh 20 brisk SouthWeSterIy winds
y---Tg y- fn r.OrthyaStCriy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-17

IT IS hoped the Republican club con-
ventiOn will give the people g chance to
vote before it elects Mr.. BLAINE presi-
dent.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-17

A LARGE Charleston, s. c., cotton mill
is on the verge Of bankruptcy on account
OF not being able 10 sec1re white labor
enough to run.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-17
NATURES HIGHWAY.
Doings of Boat. sud BostRss Along z
60 Ohta.

Doings Of Boat. sud Bost.ss Along The
60 Ohta-
The Zen Har left for Parksfsburr on
time yestsrdsy.
Boats out to-dsy--Coprier for Pnksrs-
burg; Bachelor for Pittsburp, and O'Seal
for Stkubenviile.
The Louis A. sherley came up Last even
ing and Will leave for Cincinnati at 3
O'Clock this afternoon.
The marks oa the lasding last evening
indicated FEET ! inch and stationary, .
fAlI Of one inch in the past "a koars.
Tie Earks from above yesterday were:
Pitsrurg 5 and ITO feet and falling;
Parker, 3 feet snd falling; eioudy and cold; /;
Brownsville. 5 feet and stationary; eloudy;
Eics's Landing. 3 fest IL inches sEd fsiI-
ing; cloudy; MorEsntovp, 3 feet inches
and statiosary; cloudy; OIL City, I foot s
inches and fatiooaIy; cloudy and cold; !;
Lock No. 4, feet s inches and ssstiSEary; /;
elsudy
The Eiaire snd Barnard are at work
pumping ou4 ths sunken coal boats, and
viii raiss tbsA In Day ofso.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-17

IRE Yellow river Of Chiua has over
flowed its banks downing tens Of thous-
anjs Of people and rendering millions
homeless and starving
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-17

Il. G. DrS X Co. in their weekly trade
re,l,sy sag: There i clear, though mod
crate Improvement in the commercial and
industrial outlook, mainly due 10 grow
ias confidence that Congress will finally
do nothing preiudicial to business inter
esss." The free trade alarmists Will
please take notice and dry up.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-17

On another page is published a summary
Of the address OF Hon. + L. APPLICABLE
at Ashland, Oregon, on prohibition. 1t
shows why prohibition WAS defeated in
OrR,yon
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-17

tHEcase OF Mrs. ROBINSON, the modern
boReIA, who IS on trial at Boston for poi
sonlrg hex son, hos been given to the Jury.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-17

fsE wool market is strong as ever, de-
spite malicious lies a6oat the effect of the
Presidents message.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-17

fHE Republican club convention has de-
e'oeo that Mr.. LAMAR shall not be q Su-
preme Judge.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-17

81 is possible that the Territories OF
Washington, Dakota, Montana and per
haps Utah vii he admitted 10 Statehood
this session Il they are they Will not he
glantcd th, right cf DatiOna! franchise till
l~s2
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-17

t h. WILLIAMSON, who robbed q Mas
sachusetts firm of 10000. six years ago,
has been arrested through photograph.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-17

The St. John Globe has created sensA-
Non oy coming out in favor of immediate
annexation to the United States.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-17

EEARTs was elected permanent chair
man Of the convention Of Republican
clubs.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-17

LFtTIoN on win relieve and cure pain
st lightning spssd. Price 25 cents 8 bottle.
Paper, sir? NoehArge il you aoa's find
DR.. BullsCoughSyrupinit." Price % cts.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-17

All lLcSc NCIo W
appear before the Goddess of Fame 10
plead what she hsd accomplished % en-.
titling her to be crowned Queen Of Fame,
and all performed their parts in an excel.
lent manner. Christine Nilsson sens
"Suwaree River" Grace Darling" sang
Nancy Lee" and ANNA Louise Cary"
sang Annie Laurie" After all the char
acters had appeared the Goddess announced
that the crown would be bestowed upon
Elizabeth Barrett Browning" a. heing
the most deserving Of this highest Of hon.
OTIS. TIE crowning ceremony WAS very
pretty.
The whole entertainment was an artistic
success, the young ladies looking very
handsome and graceful IN theiT various
characters. The costumes were varied and
formed pleasing contrast. At the close
OF the entertainment the room was dark
ened and o photograph Of the whole group
was taken by Brown by his new process.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-17

wHks tEoubled with coegh a ell ~
d.. Balls Coogh Syrup. Pries - essAa
Salvation Oil viii do stsanatisa n0s
rod than any Id Gh-pgiesd linin01A 3gstaA
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-17
THE FAIRS.
st. Johns Church Fair Big saccess-Thc
Bridgeport Fair.

Bridgeport Fair.
Last evening another immense crowd at
tended the fair being held in Arion Hall
for the benefit of st. Johns German Inde-
pendent Protestant Church, and the ladies
in charge Of the various booths did rush.
ing business, the buyers being numerous.
Rev. VIM. Ulfert pastor Of the Church, is
taking a great interest in the affair and
is working hard for its success, rs are all
the members of the church, and that their
efforts will not be In vain Is plain to be
seen. The two nights business stamped
il q pronounce I success, and the crowd this
evening will be very large sgain.
The fair will open at o'clock this
afternoon, and from till an oyster sup
per will be served, which all hungry peo-
pie should not fail to take in because the
ladies in charge of the culinary depart
ment are artists in that line. If you de-
sire to spend a pleasant evening no place
can be found where you can have better
time.
Last evening among the things raffled
of was a suit Of clothes donated by NJ.
and Mrs. August Helmhrecht, which was
drawn by ticket No. los, held by Mr..
Rippel, No 3, held by Katie Houser, drew
a large wax doll, which was donated by
Mrs. Houser; No. l07, held by Mrs. Geo.
Zoeckler, Sr., drew plush chair, donated
by l.. Wilhelm; No. 80, held by Charles
Wagenknecht, drew glass water set
Numerous other articles will be raffled of
tonight, including fancy tables, trunks,
chairs, oil paintings, &c. No one should
fail to 90 to the fair to-day or tonight.
Mrs. F. w. Wagner, Mrs. II. Yenke,
Mrs. Rees, Mrs. Sauers, Mrs. Goetze, Mrs
Kreyter and Mrs Houser, who compose
the Executive Committee, have done their
work well and deserve credit for its sue
cessful carrying out.
The Dickinson press., 1887-09-03

Saturday last. There were two can.
didates for mayor, m a gambler and
saloonkeeper-J. II. Scofield-and the
other a hardware dealer named Scott.
AS will be een by the following list
of officers elected. the town does not
go much on hardware: j. II. Scofield
was elected mayor, p. n. Mcnamara.
treasurer. and n. \. Mott. L. ii. Bel
yea. Eugene Coleman, p. II. Fields,
VIM. Brunette, John Wood, aldermen.
The steamer Minnie Herman was
sunk in the Missouri river. at Il point
about three miles below lie Beau and
about $50 miles, by river, from Bis.
marck. The boat was en- route to
Standing Rock Indian agency with
about eighty tons of pork and bacon
for the agency. The cause of the ac-
cident was an ugly snag which passed
throug her hull, main and boiler deck.
She went down in ten feet of water in
less than two minutes after striking
the snag. The boat was not insured.
There was an open policy on the a l.
go of 100000.
The Dickinson press., 1887-09-03
Thousands for Dakota.

Col. John i. Mead, one of the foun.
ders of the New England colony. was
III the city yesterday. Colonel Mead
succeeded to the command of the reg.
lment that Col. f. NJ. Brown com.
manded when he was made editor of
General Buffers paper in New Or
leans. Col. Mead reports the colony
in a tlonrishing condition. There are
twenty five houses up, fifty claims Sc
lected, Il large store building up and
the occupant doing the usual country
store trade and Il church going up.
Nearly all raised. on breaking done in
May and June. the finest vegetable
crops. The soil is very rich. the rains
abundant and the wild hay crop good.
The grazing fields are very extensive
and the elements are all present for
the most successful agriculture. Col.
Mead is surprised to find the opportu-
mites offered in this new county of
Hettinger. The fathers of this colo.
NY are under contract to put IL fixed
number of people next year into Het.
finger. Their stake is over 900 0
acres OF land from the railroad com.
pany. Their activity is assured, as
the deal with the railroad means sew.
eral fortunes to the enterprising di.
r%ectors if they settle up the govern
ment sections adjoining their purcha-
SEES. The day of big things is only be-
ginning even in land projects.-I'is-
marck Tribune.
The Dickinson press., 1887-09-03

TIE following are Democratic opin-
ions and show that Democrats are
sometimes capable of doing Justice to
a faithful Republican official: "There
is John A. Rea, the register of the
Bismarck land Office. He has been
in Office ever since July i, 1884. He
selected a patriotic and we'll calen.
dared date for his commission. Ac.
cording to the old English calendar
he was appointed on the fourth
month, the fourth day of the month,
the fourth month of the decade and
the multiple of four of the era or
leap year. According to all rules of
chance and luck, he will serve four
years, or until his term expires.''
st. Paul Globe.
"John A. Rea has given about as
good satisfaction as any office holder
in this district, and will undoubtedly
serve his time out now.''-Steele
Ozone.
The Dickinson press., 1887-09-03

The fight between the Smith and
Wright factions for control of the
Northern Pacific waxeth warm and
desperate efforts are being made by
both. 1t is reported that negotia.
lions for a compromise are OH foot
looking to the election of Mr.. Cakes
as president. The people of Dickin.
son a%nxiously look on us the result is
of much interest to them and would
hail with delight the election of Mr..
Cakes. He is n of the best railway
managers in the country and his cleo.
ton to the presidency would mean a
liberal policy towards developing the
resources of the country.
The Dickinson press., 1887-09-03
EstraY Nntice.

l have two estrays described as fol-
lows: One small iron-gray Spanish
gelding, broken to saddle, branded
= on left shoulder, + OF right hip
high up and a Spanish brand OH left
hip; also one buckskin. same brands,
They will weigh about 100 pounds
each. The owner can have same by
proving property and paying for
this notice. FRED \. WILLARD,
aug 20-3t Medorn. ID. ~.
The Dickinson press., 1887-09-03

THE English government is alarmed
at the situation Of Irish affairs and
recognizes the fact that the friends
of Ireland are increasing in numbers.
AT a cabinet meeting hastily sun.
moned it was understood that the OBJ.
ject of the conference was to take nc.
ton respecting the serious and deter.
mined opposition of the Liberal.Jn
lonist leaders to the governments
action in proclaiming the Irish Ma.
tional league. 1t is reported that the
cabinet has decided to modify the
proclamation so that it will apply to
certain districts only.
The Dickinson press., 1887-09-03

TIE citizens of DEVILS Lake are
agitating the subject of Incorporating
their burg as a city. Ii they decide
to incorporate it would be we'll to
change the present hideously taste.
less nam to something more euphon.
ious. A city handicapped with such
a name as DEVILS Lake doesn't de.
serve to prosper .
The Dickinson press., 1887-09-03

A CALL has been issued for "a dele.
gate convention of the friends of diyi.
sion to meet at Fargo on Tuesday,
October 4th. The convention is to he
held with a view to organized action
at the coming November election.
The people of this section are not
taking much interest in the division
matter.
The Dickinson press., 1887-09-03

TIE Dakota Bell was suspended
with last weeks issue. 1t is to be
regretted that it failed to receive the
needful support, for that was the
cause of the suspension. Too many
fine promises to stand by it and too
many non-paying subscribers.
The Dickinson press., 1887-09-03

THE Sioux Falls Argus says that
The computed total wheat yield of
Minnesota for the coming year is for
ty-seven millions of bushels. This is
on the basis of a yield of 1873 bushels
per acre. AT the same ratio, and Da.
kota will be liable to go over than
under, the total yield will be i'm round
numbers sixty millions of bushels.
The Dickinson press., 1887-09-03

SO~o, the Children: They are es.
1NNO pecially liable to sudden
Colds, Coughs. Group. Whooping Cough.
etc. We guarantee Acker's English
Remedy q positive cure. It saves
hours Of anxious watching. Sold BY
Dickinson Drug Co.
The Dickinson press., 1887-09-03

THE delinquent tax list is pub.
lished in this issue. 1t discloses
some strange facts, among others
that some of the persons who have
been raising a great cry about extrav.
agance and recklessness in the man.
agement of county affairs, and pre-.
tending to speak as taxpayers, have
not paid their 1886 taxes. 1t would
appear that it costs them nothing to
run the county, yet they are the per.
sons who shout the loudest about
high taxes, etc.
The Dickinson press., 1887-09-03

ROBERT L. LINCOLN has positively
refused to allow his name to be used
in connection with the vice.presi.
dency. 10 a reporter he said: 81 sim.
ply could not accept the nomination
to the yice-presidency. To take any
office at all would he a great sacrifice
to my business interests. l regret
the use of my name in connection
with any public Office"
The Dickinson press., 1887-09-03
ORDERS FOR HEARING AND MOTT.
ICE OF APPLICATION FOR LET
TIERS OF ADMINISTRATION.


AT a Probate Court. special term. held in and
for stark county. Dakota. at the Office of the
Judge of Probate i'll the town of Dickinson in
said county,. on the 10Th day of August A.. ID. 1851.
Present: James G. Campbell. Judge of Probate.
Territory of Dakota.
County Of Stark
In the matter of the estate of Barnard o. Fin.
g ssri dscsased; On reading and fling the petition
that BARNARD o. Finger died interstate on or about
The sls' day of July 1881, and praying that Let
ceased be issued to Barnard Finger of said Stark
county. father OF dscedent, it is ordered, that said
application and petition he heard by the Judge
of Probate in and for Stark county. d. T.. at a
special term TO be held at his office in the town
of Dickinson. in said county Of Stark on the
sixth day of September \. d.. 1887. at 10 O'Clock
a. M. of that day.
1t is further ordered. that due notice thereof he
given by publishing Il copy of this order for
three weeks in succession (oncc in each week.
prior to said hearing. in the Dickinson Press.
a newspaper published i'll said county.
BY the Court. JAMES q. CANrnr1I.
Probate Judge.
DAteu august l"tii, 1881. aug Cost.
The Dickinson press., 1887-09-03

EDITOR FUTILE, of the Mandan
Pioneer. seems to have an extra.
ordinary faculty for making bad
breaks. His latest break is that of
telegraphing east reports of the exist
ence of, that disease most daeaded bv
cattle men, pleuro pneumonia, at
Richardton. There is not the slight.
est foundation in fact for publishing
any such story, and futile is striking
a terrible blow to the great cattle in.
dustry Of western Dakota by spread.
ing such false and injurious reports.
The Dickinson press., 1887-09-03
Delinquent Tax Sale.
TERRITORY OF DAKoTA,3
Stark County. s.
Office ofthc Conn,

Ohce II the County Treasurer, Dickinson, OAK, August &c, 1887.
L. j !. Fanah, Treasurer of Stark County. Da&om Territory 10 hereby certify that the
dmnN d rM popcryf az become delinquent by reason ofn on.paymento f taxes for the wear
IA TO- %1 n ma ydnd Pc % sold. omw yin h the; penalty and interest advertising and, ali, ar cost acuang
f mr n MLMIPs MM.mnd o cay aM ~ SUgcnob erA - 1857 .bdwecn the hours of nine o'clock N and
Dickinson Ounto fS Stark and Territory of Dakota
Witness my hand tMs Manty.dxthd day Of August 4. u 1887,
"e' j ]. FARRAH, Tcosurro s.rk County.
The Dickinson press., 1887-09-03

THE Iowa republicans recognized
the just claim of Dakota to admission
in their platform adopted at the state
convention.
The Dickinson press., 1887-09-03
OFFICIAL PAPER OFSTARK COUNT
Saturday, Sept. 3, 1857.

OF the fifteen convicted Chicago
boodlers, ten are Democrats and five
Republicans--two to one.
The Dickinson press., 1887-09-03
Stockmen Attention!

am prepared to fill orders for cows and young
cattle at very low prices. delivered in good order
at the Mandan stock yards:
Last winter and spring calves.
Iearling steers and heifcrs.
Two-ycar old steers and heifers.
Cows 3 to- wears. fresh next spring.
Cows 3 to 5 years, fresh this fall.
All cows warranted. All will be good smooth
stock and many Durham grades. For delivery
beyond the Missouri river as far West Us Dickin.
son. calves will be 90 cts. and other stock S1.Oo
per head additional. Address.
LIS BALDWIN. Art.
Aug 6tf. TAYLOR. Oak.
The Dickinson press., 1887-09-03

SAMPLE f f};Ss tGs 1a G WEEKfi T TIii
be mailed, securely wrapped: to any address in
on un' rcce S5at ef COPIES for T h;. Months ih
eral discount allowed to Postmastcrs. Agents and
OF eI9 Nsw T Yor fG 81 ,Ge G GSzT Il:
gitimate Illustrated Sporting and Sensational
Journal published on the AmericanED EEi
continent. Apply for terms to L.
RICHARD X. Fox, Franklin Square. New York.
The Dickinson press., 1887-09-03
Mexican
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Liniment
THIS GOOD OLD srANp.RY

WV
accomplishes for everybody exactly what 4, claimed
forts. One of the reasons for the great popularity OF
tho Mustang Lininent is found in It's ~univerenl
applicability. Everybody needs such a medicine.
The Lumberman needs 1t in case of accident.
The Housewife needs 1t for generalfamiIy use.
The Cannler needs 1t for his teams and his men.
The Mechanic needs It always on his work
bench.
The Miner needs 1t In case Of emergency.
Ihc Pioneer needsit-can got along without II.
Ihe Farmer needs it In his house, his stable.
and his stock yard.
Tho Steamboat man or tho Boatman needs
TIN liberal supply adoat and ashore.
Ihe Horse.fnncier needs tit is his best
friend and safest reliance.
The stock.grower needs it-it will save him
thousands OF dollars and q world Of trouble.
ihe railroad man needs 1t and will need It 50
long as MS hfe Is q round Of accidents and dangers.
The Backwoodsman needs 1t. There is moth.
ing Ike 1t as an antidote for the dangers to Life,
limb and comfort which surround the pioneer.
Tho Merchant needs It about his store among
his employees. Accidents will happen. and when
these come the Mustang Eminent is wanted atonce.
Keep o Bottle In the House. IT'S tho best OF
economy.
Keep n Bottle In the Factory. 1simmediats
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Keep n Bottle Always In the Stable for
use vixen wanted.
Feb5- 1y
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1887-10-29

moving along as usual, although there
are more men out of work probably than
there ever was before this time of the
year. The X, of l.. Assemblies are keep
ing up their membership and attendance
in spite of many acknowledgements. The
Whiteleys Of Champion Reaper and lock-
out fame still have large signs over their
shop doors stating that ''No X. of l.. or
TIade Unionists, or sympathizers," etc,
are employed, but that their latch string
is always out to free and independent"
workmen. However, they do not need
very many workmen of any kind since
the boycott,
The only rat newspaper Office in the
city succumbed to the boycott of Typo.
Union, No. III, last week and now there
are no rats in town except those EN-
ployed by one or two one-horse job
offices. to,
The Union Labor Party here is COM
posed largely Of young blood and is
making things lively for the old parties
but it is very trying for men who are out
of employment and have scarcely enough
to eat to expend their energies in trying
to bring about reforms through the bal
lot. Fraternally yours, A. b. z.
SPRINGFIELD, o., Oct. "a.